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In our DECEMBER issue:
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ON THE COVER:
Nutcracker 2013

DECEMBER SHOPPING, EVENTS & SERVICES GUIDE: PAGES 2 & 24

COVER STORY: PAGE 3
The Nutcracker Ballet

MUSIC: PAGE 4, 13 & 20
Brandes in Bernstein’s “Jeremiah” Symphony
Occidental Choir’s “Illuminations”
A Holiday Evening with Teresa Tudbury
Wings of Glory Sing
SR Symphony Presents Sing-Along Messiah
Celebrate the Holidays at Cinnabar

EVENTS: PAGE 5
Planning for Your Longevity
Credo HS Presents Dickens Holiday Faire
Holiday Crafting in Occidental

HOLIDAY EVENTS: PAGES 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 20
Lighted Boat Parade
City of Lights Driving Tour
City of Lights Driving Tour Pull-Out Map
City of Lights Driving Tour List of Entrants
Downtown Holiday Extravaganza
New Year’s Eve Gala at Petaluma Museum
Credo HS Presents Dickens Holiday Faire
Holiday Crafting in Occidental
Holiday Crafts Fair in Pt. Reyes
Wings of Glory Sing
SR Symphony Presents Sing-Along Messiah
Celebrate the Holidays at Cinnabar

TAXING TIMES: PAGE 7
“The Self-Employed Health Insurance Deduction” by Rick Torkelson

STORIES FROM THE PAST: PAGE 8
“Bridging the Golden Gate to Petaluma” by History Editor Skip Sommer

PETALUMA PETE: PAGE 9
“How The Petaluma Post Got the Christmas Grinch Off My Back” by John Maher, aka “Petaluma Pete”

IN WINE COUNTRY: PAGE 14
“A Year-end Vineyard Romp!” by Von Hurson

ARTS: PAGES 15 & 16
“A Very Professional New Member at Riverfront Gallery” by Sharon Feissel
December Show at Gallery Route One
The Wimpy Kid Comes to the Schulz Museum

SPIRIT, MIND & BODY: PAGE 17
“‘Seeing is Believing’, Yes, But Without Believing, It is Very Difficult to See” by Pam Bell

IN THE SHADOW OF SONOMA MOUNTAIN:
PAGE 18
“So Many Parties, So Little Time … to Shop!” by Ana Manwaring

PIECES OF MY PATH: PAGE 19
“It’s Relative!” by Zoe Tummillo

CHEF’S CORNER: PAGE 21
“Brunches, Lunches and Dinners” by Chef Amber Balshaw

DINING DIRECTORY: PAGES 22 & 23